Protium altsonii Sandwith

  • Filed As

    Burseraceae
    Protium altsonii Sandwith

  • Collector(s)

    D. C. Daly 5132 with P. Acevedo R. & J. Chota, 26 Apr 1987

  • Location

    Peru. Loreto. Maynas Prov. Río Nanay, Puerto Almendras, a 20km SW of Iquitos.

  • Habitat

    Moist forest on terra firme. Area said to have been selectively logged of meliaceous species in the past. Occasional. Sandy soil, poorly drained in places.

  • Description

    Tree 12m x 12cm, low buttresses. Resin with disagreeable, "medicinal," sweet turpentine odor. Phenology of specimen: Sterile.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 1242469

    Occurrence ID: 952aa64a-3c48-4687-b82b-10f0b72277e9

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  • Region

    South America

  • Country

    Peru

  • State/Province

    Loreto

  • County/Municipio

    Maynas Prov.

  • Locality

    Río Nanay, Puerto Almendras, a 20km SW of Iquitos.

  • Coordinates

    -3.75, -73.25

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